Okanagan Alluvial Fan Hydrology: A Primer
This Primer is intended to provide a concise summary of what alluvial fans are, the types found in the Okanagan, and some of the management … Read more
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Okanagan Dams and Reservoirs – Past, Present, and Future
Okanagan Dams and Reservoirs – Past, Present, and Future A White Paper on Issues, Concerns and Recommendations for Dam and Reservoir Management in the Okanagan … Read more
Position Paper on Source Water Protection in the Okanagan Basin
Position Paper on Source Water Protection in the Okanagan Basin Prepared for the Okanagan Basin Water Board by the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council – March … Read more
Okanagan Sustainable Water Strategy
In October 2019, the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council released its Okanagan Sustainable Water Strategy: Action Plan 2.0. The Strategy builds on Action Plan 1.0, released … Read more
Council Report – May 2017
The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council (“the Council” or OWSC) was established in 2006 as a technical advisory body to the OBWB. The 28 member Council … Read more
Council Report – March 2017
The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council (“the Council” or OWSC) was established in 2006 as a technical advisory body to the OBWB. The 28 member Council … Read more
Council Report – February 2017
The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council (“the Council” or OWSC) was established in 2006 as a technical advisory body to the OBWB. The 28 member Council … Read more
Council Report – December 2016
The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council (“the Council” or OWSC) was established in 2006 as a technical advisory body to the OBWB. The 28 member Council … Read more
Council Report – November 2016
The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council (“the Council” or OWSC) was established in 2006 as a technical advisory body to the OBWB. The 28 member Council … Read more
Celebrating collective impact – 10 years of water funding in the Okanagan
Kelowna, B.C. – Big plans are underway as the Okanagan Basin Water Board and partners prepare to celebrate 10 years of funding through the board’s … Read more
Water Board celebrates 45 years of water protection & looks ahead at future challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) holds its Annual Meeting on Friday, Sept. 4 and while the agency is celebrating 45 years … Read more
Okanagan Wetlands Benefit From Funds and Strong Partnerships
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) held a joint news conference today at Fascieux Creek Wetland in … Read more
Water stewards re-gift cash prize
InfoTel – May 12, 2014 KELOWNA – Protecting our water is job number one for the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council and the group wants to … Read more
Water stewardship
Castanet – May 10, 2014 One year ago, the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council was recognized with a national “Excellence in Water Stewardship” award from Canada’s … Read more
Water Council Re-Gifts Award to Okanagan College Water Student
Kelowna, B.C. – One year ago, the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council was recognized with a national “Excellence in Water Stewardship” award from Canada’s Council of … Read more
Updates on tap for 105-year-old water plan
Vernon Morning Star – March 23, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council’s initial reaction to B.C.’s proposed water act is positive, but a council committee … Read more
B.C.’s new water law welcomed
Okanagan Sunday – March 16, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council’s initial reaction to last Tuesday’s introduction of a new water law in the B.C. … Read more
Positive first steps in new BC water act
Castanet – March 15, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council is reacting to Tuesday’s introduction of a new water act in the B.C. legislature. The … Read more
Okanagan Water Stewardship council responds to proposed B.C. water law
Kelowna Capital News – March 14, 2014 The Okanagan Water Stewardship Council’s initial reaction to the Tuesday, March 11 introduction of a new water act … Read more
Archives – 2006 OWSC Presentations
December 14, 2006 Drought Management Planning – Session Summary – Anna Warwick Sears Using the Water Use Plan process as a framework for drought management … Read more
Archives – 2007 OWSC Presentations
June 14, 2007 Regional Collaboration for Water Efficiency – Doug Bennett, Southern Nevada Water Authority Water Sustainability – Don Degen, City of Kelowna Okanagan Reservoir … Read more
Archives – 2008 OWSC Presentations
November 13, 2008 Aboriginal Rights in Canada – Professor Nigel Bankes, LLM, University of Calgary May 22, 2008 Okanagan Water Governance Workshop – An Overview … Read more
Archives – 2009 OWSC Presentations
October 8, 2009 RC&D, Partnerships, NASA Project, Partnerships – Samantha Bartling, North Central Washington RC&D July 6, 2009 Okanagan Basin Hydrologic Monitoring – DHI / … Read more
Archives – 2010 OWSC Presentations
June 10, 2010 Okanagan Lake Limnology – Jim Stronach, PhD, PEng April 8, 2010 Rainwater Management: Adapting to Climate Change – Water Quality and Quantity … Read more
Archives – OWSC Minutes
2012 December 13, 2012 November 8, 2012 October 11, 2012 September 13, 2012 July 3, 2012 May 10, 2012 April 12, 2012 March 8, 2012 … Read more